Common questions

Is Cheese Slices healthy?

Cheese Slices scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This cheese product is made from pasteurized milk, salt, cultures, and non-animal rennet, indicating a traditional cheese-making process with minimal additives.

How processed is Cheese Slices?

Cheese Slices is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Cheese Slices' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cheese counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Cheese Slices

Name: Cheese Slices
Brand: Dairyworks

Dairyworks

Good

Analysis updated October 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 0

Owned by Synlait

Category Cheese

Summary

This cheese product is made from pasteurized milk, salt, cultures, and non-animal rennet, indicating a traditional cheese-making process with minimal additives. The ingredients are clean and simple, providing high-quality protein and calcium. However, as a processed food, its score is capped due to its processing level, despite the absence of harmful additives.

Key ingredients 1

Cheese

Good

Cheese is a good source of high-quality protein and calcium, essential for bone health. It is made from pasteurized milk, which ensures safety by eliminating harmful bacteria. The presence of cultures and non-animal rennet indicates a traditional cheese-making process.

Risks

Excessive consumption may lead to high sodium intake, which can affect blood pressure.

Benefits

Provides essential nutrients like calcium and protein, supporting bone health and muscle function.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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